Ruhr-Universitat Bochum
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.
Bochum has a population of some 400,000 inhabitants and is situated in the Ruhr-area, the economic nerve center of western Germany. It is a very vivid city with a lot of cultural and sportive activities, complemented by the large student population.
Being an industrial town historically, Bochum still has a lot of parks and green spots. The University is located at the border of a little valley, not far from a lake: 'Kemnader See.' The cultural scene in Bochum is quite unique. Bochum has one of Germany's best known theaters and there are various museums.
Language Requirements
The main language of instruction at the University of Bochum is German, therefore a good command of German is necessary.
The
Ruhr-Universität offers an orientation course before the beginning
of each semester, in March and in September. It consists of a German
language course (16 per week) and a supplementary program with excursions,
special lectures and guided tours. During the whole semester, German
language courses on several levels are offered for international
students. There is also a semi official German language course based
on a private initiative by 'ASTA' (the student's committee). The
ASTA course takes place during the term and is free of charge.
For further information, contact the ŒAkademisches Auslandsamt‚.
| Full name of university | Ruhr-Universität Bochum |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2009/2010 (indicate total number of semesters) |
6 (12 semesters) |
| Areas
of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) |
All
areas of study open for MAUI students (exceptions are below, possible upon request). List of courses: http://www.rub.de/studienbuero/efaecher.htm |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | None |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | Only on special request, depending on each case: MA Human Rights MA Humanitarian Assistance MA Development Management MA European Culture and Economy |
| Utrecht
Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email) |
Until March 2009: From April 2009 onwards: |
| Ruthild Schulte International Relations Office phone: 0049-(0)234-32-25899 fax: 0049-(0)234-32-14962 e-mail: Ruthild.Schulte@uv.ruhr-uni-bochum.de |
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| General web site of the university | http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/intoff |
| Academic calendar | winter term 10/2009 – 03/2010 |
| Examination period(s) | Depending on the departments, no general examination period |
| Orientation
session(s) for incoming students (indicate date and costs) |
Orientation course (language and cultural program) for international
exchange students, course fee Euro 330 (approx.) winter term: three weeks starting mid-September Orientation week Winter term: October Summer term: March/April Welcome-Day at the beginning of each semester Introductory classes of each department during the first week of lectures |
| ECTS
available (list fields if not all) |
ECTS available for all study programs in humanities, social and natural sciences, partly in engineering/law/medicine |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | 15th of January for summer term/ 15th of July for winter term |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | Pre-Registration on the web: |
| Course registration deadline(s) | No central registration deadlines, depending on the department |
| Language requirements | Adequate knowledge of German is required; basic knowledge necessary
for all study programs except study programs in English: MSc Computational Engineering MA Human Rights MA Humanitarian Assistance MA Development Management Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate School in Neuroscience |
| Language
test certificate requirements (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival) |
None |
| Preparatory
language course for incoming students (indicate dates and costs) |
Orientation course (language and cultural program) for international exchange students three weeks before lectures start in September/October (aprox. 330 Euro) |
| Courses taught in English | MSc Computational Engineering MA Human Rights MA Humanitarian Assistance MA Development Management Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate School in Neuroscience Courses in the English language and literature department |
| Internships available | Individual arrangements are possible |
| Student employment | Assistance by job centre, without work permit 90 days/year or student jobs at the university |
| Housing
assistance (indicate how to apply) |
Yes,
contact person: Ms Annegret Weissbauer International Relations Office Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitatsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum fax: 0049-(0)234-32-14297 e-mail: Anne.Weissbauer@uv.ruhr-uni-bochum.de |
| Housing options | Student housing near the campus (single rooms and apartments) |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Apply as early as possible |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
Housing:
150-250 Euro per month Meals: 2-4 Euro for lunch at university restaurant Books: 35-50 Euro per month for books/study material, depends on the program Health Insurance: 50 Euro per month Total estimate costs per month: 700 Euro |
| Additional
fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects) |
Social Contribution per semester includes ticket for regional public transport: approx. 220 Euro per semester |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Depending on the coverage |
| Health facilities at the university | Nearby at Uni-Center |
| Other relevant information | Cultural Program and Excursions offered by the International Relations Office |
| Last update of this information | December 2008 |